Scopolamine is specifically prescribed for travel.
Scopolamine is specifically prescribed for travel.
Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him. KJV Psalm 68:4
Very interesting, I didn't know that. I wonder what the dosage is, that stuff is sold as "the devils breath" in Colombia and used to drug people.Originally Posted by Ras Walleye
It's an extremely small dose in a small patch. I've been using them for years. I used to get very motion sick even using Dramamine. With the patch I have no problem. My wife would have flight anxiety but no problems with the patch.
Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him. KJV Psalm 68:4
The more you know...
Whatever medicine you decide to take, drink a lot of water with it to avoid headaches. Bring something from home that comforts you . . ever see the people in the airport with their pillow? . . smarter than it looks . even the familiar smell has a powerful relaxing affect on you. Learn how to stretch (hopefully before your flight) . .stretch, walk or at least stand at every opportunity . . don't try to tough it out and stay in your seat . . I rarely drink on a flight and only eat relatively light food, vegetables or fruit, not meat or sauces. Learn to breath too . .doesn't have to be some full on meditation (though that works) . . just good old in through the nose and out through the mouth in sets of three or four every ten minutes or so more. Don't do deep breathing for more than 8-10 breathes, you may hyperventilate. Some melatonin and advil is a decent over the counter sleep combo and you can use the melatonin to manage your jet lag once you arrive. Benadryl works too but I can't recommend it . .it leaves me too dopey and dry mouthed. Trade neck rubs if you're traveling with some you're cool with. Bring your own version of a hot cloth for your face , , you can get hot water from the on-board loo. again sounds silly but can be very refreshing and take all the worry out of your face and brow. Of course movies are great distractions . .but I like just the noise canceling headphones for music and/or ambient music, forest sounds, rainstorms, beach sounds. These, even for 20 minutes at time can break up a long trip. If don't have or can't afford head phones or ear-buds etc, just use good old earplugs . .I swear at least half of the stress of flying is the constant onslaught on the ears , ,the noise exhausts you. Those silly looking eye shields work too. Carry a bandana with a little of your favorite cologne on it, Have a good sweater. Wear loose clothing. Loosen your shoes., loosen your belt, loosen your top shirt button, loosen your bra if you're wearing one. Wear boxers. Roll a blanket and place behind your back in the lumbar region. Get all the recline you possibly can. Either aisle or window or nothing else. Rock some cool shades. I'm not for those ramblin' sometimes intense conversations that can arise on flights - they just exhaust me in a weird way. Watch a movie - but not 5 movies, Write don't read. Writing is more absorbing than reading. Learn how to depressurize you ears. I sometimes carry fresh leafs of mint or fresh basil from my garden. It relaxes me.
Whe I lived in New Englnd I would stick small fresh frond of lilac in my shirt pocket. Brush your teeth. Stare out the window and daydream , ,cast your worries on the clouds. Smile at people for no reason.
Go to your local whole foods or any natural market and going to the supplements section and is a whole section of antistress antianxiety supplements. I would never take NyQuil or Tylenol PM -bad for your kidneys and will make you groggy for days
Deanna (aka DeeDee from NY)
Whatever you decide to try - test it out at home at least once before you take it while flying. There is nothing worse than being trapped on an airplane when your body reacts differently than what you were expecting/hoping for.
Chewable ginger pills do the job for me. Over the counter availability and easy to pop in and chew up. Calms my stomach. Then a couple of ibuprofen to reduce the aches and I'm set. I like to stay well hydrated the few days before and do some yoga before leaving for the airport.
Melatonin...
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Take 2MG of Xanax and a shooter of bourbon whiskey and call me in the morning.
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